What if my car didn’t come with a spare tire?
If a car doesn’t come with a spare tire, it will usually be equipped with a can of tire sealant and a dc-powered air compressor. Some luxury models come with run-flat tires that can be driven on for short distances with low or no air. According to vehicles law, used car dealers are not obligated to give you a spare tire. But, if the car dealer is a sweetheart and cares enough, he might just throw in one or two spare tires in your purchased used car. No law abides the dealers from providing spare tires.
How much does it cost to replace a spare tire?
HOW MUCH IS A SPARE TIRE? Temporary “donut” spare tires range in cost (due to size, performance, and brand, for example) from $50 to $200 and more. If you choose to keep and maintain a full-sized tire, then it will cost as much as whatever tire you have purchased for the other four wheels. The average cost of a used tire ranges from $25 to $160, though prices can reach up to $250 for performance or oversized models. The price largely depends on four things: original retail value, remaining tread depth, age, and condition.
Why do new cars no longer have spare tires?
Most new cars omit a full-size spare for a combination of engineering, cost, regulatory and consumer-priorities reasons. The decision reflects trade-offs between weight, space, fuel economy, cost, and the availability of alternative solutions. Of the 313 separate car models analysed across all major manufacturers by the RAC, those that come with some form of spare at the time of research are: Fiat Tipo, Ford Focus (selected models), Hyundai Sante Fe (PHEV), Land Rover Defender, SEAT Ateca (selected models), Suzuki Across, Volvo XC90 (not PHEV), Toyota Land .